Wisconsin School Regents Seek Big Budget Increase for 1947-49
The Wisconsin board of normal school regents proposed a 1947-49 budget of 3.7 million for teacher colleges, about 2.9 million more than 1945-47 totals, citing enrollments and rising costs. Secretary Edgar Doudna and college presidents urged funds for new instructors, noting low per capita costs and planned returns to the state general fund.
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Madison
Wisconsin Board of Normal School Regents
Gov. Goodland .Ee
George Sundquist
Sundquist
Edgar G. Doudna
Doudna
Jim Dan Hill
Superior State Teachers College, Sree
Ww. C. Hansen
Stevens Point
Gov. Goodland
Wisconsin
Institute of Technology
Platteville
Milton Melcher
Institute
Grand Army Home
Department of Veterans
Pickets Clash Hurled Stones Shatter Windows Near Plant
Stone throwing by pickets erupted near the plant as cars emptied. Police wrestled a marcher back to the line but he escaped after friends pulled him free. A sound truck marked the disorder as about 400 pickets moved north of the plant, breaking numerous windows.
Taxpayers' group pushes for lower levies and efficiency
Wisconsin taxpayers' associations urge reduced spending and taxes as state budget needs loom. Wayne Hood outlines group progress and calls for municipal cooperation, while Ely and McGrath warn of rising costs and the impact of federal aids.
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Taxpayers
Wayne Hood
County Board
Arch Ely
Madison
Wisconsin Citizens’ Public
Glen McGrath
Wisconsin Tax News
Aficseneia
President Hood
Ely
Wisconsin
City Youth Orchestra Plans Evening Rehearsal
La Crosse's City Youth Orchestra will hold a rehearsal Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Central High School announced Tuesday by Alvin S Mikelson.
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City Youth Orchestra
Wisconsin reports flat total taxes despite unemployment drop
Wisconsin's 1945-46 unemployment compensation taxes fell by about 19 million while overall state and local tax collections stayed near the prior year total. Beer liquor cigarette and individual income taxes rose sharply, offsetting losses. Total taxes paid reached 269,774,538 with school 67,342,223 and state taxes 71,619,719.
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Madison
Wisconsin Department of Taxation
Arthur E. Wegner
Wisconsin
Assemblyman charges camouflage in vehicle dept budget request
Madison assemblyman Julius Spearbroker accuses the state motor vehicle department of camouflaging budget requests to fund radio stations the legislature had refused. Lt. Gov. Rennebohm led the budget hearing in Gov. Goodland’s absence.
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Madison
Julius Spearbroker
Clintonville
Legislative Joint Finance Committee
State Motor Vehicle Department
Oscar Rennebohm
Goodland
Invite Iowa Family To British Embassy
The Newburn family of Webster City Iowa were invited to be Christmas guests at the British embassy in Washington. Lord Inverchapel, who spent several days with them last summer on the Newburn farm, invited them after helping with chores including the dishes.
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Washington
Francis Newburn
Lord Inverchapel
Webster City
Iowa
Newburn
Newburns
Walter Winchell Son In Law Divorce Suit Dismissed
Cambridge veteran William F Lawless sued for divorce from Walda Winchell daughter of columnist Walter Winchell on grounds of cruel treatment. Judge John C Leggat dismissed study for lack of evidence after Walda withdrew her cross action. Lawless may seek divorce for desertion after three years.
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Cambridge
Mass
John C. Leggat
William F. Lawless
Cambridge Army
Waldo Winchell
Walter Winchell
Walda
Leggat
Lawless
New Jersey
Reception Held for New St. John's Pastor
Several hundred people attended a covered dish supper and reception Sunday evening in the church parlors for the new pastor of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed church, the Rev. Ralph Kuether, Mrs. Kuether and their two children. Speakers included Fromen Kupferschmid, Rev. L. C. Smith, and Rev. E. D. Rodel. Fred C. Kramer served as master of ceremonies with musical numbers by John Turner, David Seiler, and Patricia Zenker.
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St. John’s
David Seiler
Patricia Zenker
Kuether
Civil service jobs open at Camp McCoy
The Secretary of the Board of U S civil service examiners at Camp McCoy announced applications are invited for open competitive examinations for carpenter painter electrician plumber sheetmetal worker and steamfitter positions. There will be no written tests. England has a black market in willow shoots for making baskets.
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Camp Mccoy
Wis
Board of
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
England
Backache Relief Through Dean's Pills Kidney Claim
Many sufferers relieve nagging backache quickly when they learn the real cause may be tired kidneys. Dean's Pills are advertised as stimulant diuretics that help flush out waste from the blood and ease symptoms like pains, swelling, and nighttime urination.
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Dean
Kowalke, Conrad L. Former La Crosse Resident Dies
Obituary notice states Conrad L. Kowalke of Duluth Minnesota died December 7. He was a former resident of La Crosse and was connected through his brother in law Charles Moers.
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Charles Moers
Conrad L. Kowalke
Duluth
Minn
Kowalke
la Crosse
Mrs Christine Johnson 84 died in local hospital
Mrs Christine Johnson aged 84 of 1715 Adams street died Monday in a local hospital. Born in Norway on December 16 1861 she is survived by son Ed win Hoel of La Crosse and four brothers in Norway Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 pm at St Pauls Lutheran church officiated by Rev I M Gjelistad Burial in Oak Grove cemetery Friends may call at Sletten McKee south side chapel this evening
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Christine Johnson
Adams Street
Norway
Edwin Hoel
la Crosse
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
I. M. Gjelistad
Oak Grove
Sletten-McKee Company
Vet Priority Reducing Civil Service Quality
CHICAGO An increase of mediocre government civil service employees has resulted from current federal job priorities for veterans. H Elliot Kaplan of the National Civil Service League called for streamlining to improve efficiency and reduce misleading preferences for certain veterans.
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Chicago
H. Elliot Kaplan
National Civil Service League
Kaplan
New York City
Public Administration Clearing House
Scout Officer Discusses Girl Scout Restructure in La Crosse
Mrs. Webster of the national Girl Scouts of America met with La Crosse council officials and the monthly meeting attendees to discuss changing from council to association form. Round table reports from Milwaukee’s 18th regional conference noted regional growth and trend toward area councils with a 7000 member increase in six months.
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Kirby Webster
Chicago
Girl Scouts of America
la Crosse
R. E. Kumm
Jose Yeakel
Milwaukee
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